Palliative Care at Home | Help You and Your Loved Ones

Palliative care is a type of care that aims to improve the quality of life of people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses, as well as their families and carers. Palliative care focuses on relieving pain and other symptoms, providing emotional and spiritual support, and helping people to cope with their situation.

Palliative care can be provided in different settings, such as hospitals, hospices, care homes, or at home. In this blog post, we will explain why palliative care at home is a great option for many people, how Honorable Care can provide it for you and your family, and how you can access it in Stoke-on-Trent.

Why choose palliative care at home?

Palliative care at home can offer many advantages for people who prefer to stay at home as they approach the end of their life. Some of the benefits are:

• You can remain in your own familiar and comfortable environment, surrounded by your loved ones and personal belongings.

• You can have more control and choice over your care and treatment, such as when and how you receive it, who provides it, and what services you need.

• You can avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and reduce the risk of infections or complications.

• You can receive personalised and holistic care that meets your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.

• You can access a range of services and support from different professionals and organisations, such as nurses, doctors, social workers, counsellors, therapists, volunteers, and charities.

• You can reduce the stress and burden on your family and carers, who can also receive practical and emotional support from the palliative care team.

How can Honorable Care provide palliative care at home?

At Honorable Care, we are committed to providing high-quality and compassionate palliative care at home for people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses in Stoke-on-Trent. We are a local and family-run business that has been serving the community for over 20 years.

We have a team of experienced and qualified carers who can support you and your family with a range of services, such as:

• Personal care, such as washing, dressing, toileting, or feeding

• Domestic care, such as cleaning, laundry, or shopping

• Companionship care, such as chatting, reading, or playing games

• Respite care, such as giving your family or carers a break

• Dementia care, such as providing stimulation, reassurance, or memory aids

We work in partnership with the palliative care team from Douglas Macmillan Hospice, who can provide specialist palliative care at home or in a hospice setting. They can offer a range of services, such as day care, respite care, complementary therapies, counselling, bereavement support, and spiritual care.

We respect your dignity, privacy, and choices, and tailor our services to meet your individual needs and preferences.

How can you access palliative care at home in Stoke-on-Trent?

If you live in Stoke-on-Trent and have a life-limiting or terminal illness, you may be eligible for palliative care at home. You can ask your GP, hospital doctor, or any other health professional involved in your care to refer you to our service.

Alternatively, you can contact us or call directly by phone

• Honorable Care: 01782 528 086

Our service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and we offer a FREE consultation

What else do you need to know about palliative care at home?

Palliative care at home is not only for people who are close to the end of their life. You can receive palliative care at home at any stage of your illness, as long as you have complex or changing needs that require specialist care.

Palliative care at home does not mean giving up hope or treatment. You can still receive treatments that aim to cure or control your illness, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery, alongside palliative care. Palliative care can help you cope with the side effects of these treatments and improve your quality of life.

Palliative care at home does not mean you have to stay at home all the time. You can still go out and enjoy your hobbies, interests, or social activities, as long as you

feel well enough and have the support you need. You can also choose to receive palliative care in other settings, such as a hospice, a hospital, or a care home, if your needs or preferences change.

How can you contact us for more information or support?

If you are interested in our palliative care at home services or want to find out more, please contact us today. We are happy to answer any questions you may have and arrange a free consultation and assessment.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping you live well with palliative care at home.